Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Siesta Breakers
Beachside living steps from Siesta Key's white sand
1
Homes for sale
$1,199,000
Median list price
$948
Avg price / sqft
10
Median days on market
Siesta Breakers sits on the barrier-island stretch of Sarasota, where the draw is proximity to the Gulf and the low-key, walk-to-the-water rhythm that defines this side of town. It's a small, gated waterfront enclave — the kind of place where a compact home trades square footage for location, and where days are shaped by beach access more than acreage. If you're weighing this area against nearby island and near-water communities like Lido Key or Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores, the appeal here is the beach-first lifestyle in a tight, managed community.
Inventory is genuinely scarce: at the moment there's a single active listing, priced at $1,199,000, so buyers should be ready to move when something surfaces. Over the past year just three homes sold, at a median of $1,100,000, and sellers collected about 94% of asking — a market that rewards decisiveness over lowballing. For a wider view of what's trading across the region, it's worth watching Sarasota homes for sale and coastal picks like Lido Key alongside this neighborhood.
Siesta Breakers is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$1,199,000 – $1.2M price range
1,265 sqft median home
$2,008/mo median HOA
$11,000/mo median rent
3 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Siesta Breakers
Every active listing inside the Siesta Breakers boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Siesta Breakers market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$1,100,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
183 days
Median time to sell
Siesta Breakers vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 11.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Siesta Breakers boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Siesta Breakers is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Siesta Breakers home
≈ $9,291/mo
$1,199,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2,008/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$11,000/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
34
Median age
68
Median income
$106,038
Median home value
$990,500
Beyond the listings
Living in Siesta Breakers
Hobbies & Interests
Top 3% in the U.S.Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Culture
Top 3% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 10% in the U.S.Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Food & Drink
Top 16% in the U.S.Trendy Eats
Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.
Entertainment
Top 16% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Relationships
Top 16% in the U.S.Girl Squad
From girls night out to a movie night in with their closest gal pals, this population is all about getting the girls together for an evening of fun.
On the calendar
Near Siesta Breakers
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Seventeenth-Century Dutch Paintings from The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
This long-term installation showcases five exceptional examples of 17th-century Dutch painting, featuring a dramatic seascape, an expansive landscape, and captivating por…
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As Earth Is To Sky
This exhibition showcases the second installment of a transformative collection of abstract and minimalist art, featuring works in wood, steel, copper, and bronze by reno…
Jul
12
Sun
Venice Doll Club and FX Toy Shows
The FX Toy Show, once hailed as the Super Bowl of collectible toy shows, was the largest of its kind in the Southeastern United States from 1990 to 2006. Now, it's making…
Jul
12
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Robert Louis Stevenson: A Child’s Garden of Verses
10:00am
This exhibition celebrates childhood and the imagination of youth through the words and images of A Child's Garden of Verses, a beloved children's poetry book by the reno…
Jul
12
Sun
Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market
10:00am
The acclaimed Farmers' Market - dubbed Florida's best - attracts many with its bounty of farm-to-table produce, delicious ready-to-eat food, and other unique products. Wi…
Jul
12
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ReptiDay
The event strictly adheres to the recent Florida law changes, disallowing the display of pet Iguanas and Tegus, regardless of permit status. Attendees are encouraged to v…
Straight answers
Siesta Breakers FAQs
Is Siesta Breakers a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a gated, waterfront community close to Sarasota's Gulf beaches and prefer a smaller, low-maintenance home in exchange for location. The neighborhood is compact and managed, with assigned schools including Phillippi Shores Elementary and Sarasota High. If you like the barrier-island lifestyle, it's worth comparing against nearby Lido Key.
Is Siesta Breakers expensive?+
Yes — this is a $1M-plus market, with the current active listing at $1,199,000 and the median sold price over the last year at $1,100,000. The average price per square foot runs about $948 on a median home size of 1,265 square feet, so you're paying a premium for location rather than space.
What do homes cost in Siesta Breakers?+
The single active listing is priced at $1,199,000, and homes that sold over the past 12 months had a median price of $1,100,000. At roughly $948 per square foot, expect compact, beach-oriented homes rather than large lots. Broader options are visible across Sarasota homes for sale.
How is the market in Siesta Breakers?+
It's a low-inventory, seller-favorable market: only one home is active now, three sold in the past year, and the median days on market was about 10. Sellers averaged 94% of asking, so serious buyers should be prepared to act fast and negotiate tightly.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here is around $2,008 per month, which reflects the gated, waterfront community's shared services and maintenance. Property taxes run a median of roughly $9,073 per year, so budget for both alongside your purchase price.
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